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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,244.26, 432,364.77 and 98,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,244.26, 432,364.77 and 98,706.29 is: 148,058.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,244.26 : 432,364.77 = 98,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,244.26/432,364.77 = 98,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,244.26x = 432,364.77 × 98,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,244.26x = 42,677,120,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,677,120,211.58/288,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,058.87

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